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RTX 5060 Ti 16GB vs RX 9060 XT 16GB: which graphics card should you buy?
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is about 12% faster in demanding games at 1440p, where the graphics card sets the frame rate. RTX 5060 Ti 16GB costs less per frame.
NVIDIA
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
Average 246 FPS
$582 · $2.4 per frame
FasterBetter value
AMD
RX 9060 XT 16GB
Average 225 FPS
$546 · $2.4 per frame
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB vs RX 9060 XT 16GB FPS in popular games
ExactRig forecasts, paired with a top processor so the card decides. Competitive games use competitive settings, others balanced settings.
| Game | Resolution | RTX 5060 Ti 16GB | RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortnite | 1080p | 306 | 275 |
| Fortnite | 1440p | 229 | 205 |
| Valorant | 1080p | 709 | 662 |
| Valorant | 1440p | 447 | 404 |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 1080p | 598 | 544 |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 1440p | 425 | 380 |
| Call of Duty: Warzone | 1080p | 148 | 133 |
| Call of Duty: Warzone | 1440p | 99 | 87 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 1080p | 110 | 97 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 1440p | 85 | 74 |
| Elden Ring | 1080p | 60 | 60 |
| Elden Ring | 1440p | 47 | 45 |
| Apex Legends | 1080p | 309 | 290 |
| Apex Legends | 1440p | 189 | 171 |
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 1080p | 111 | 103 |
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 1440p | 71 | 63 |
Specifications side by side
Video memory (VRAM)16 GB16 GB
Typical board power180 W160 W
Recommended power supply600 W450 W
Power connectors1×8-pin1×8-pin
Video encoderNVENCAMF
Card length280 mm270 mm
Planning price$582$546
Prices are planning estimates from our last saved data, not live store prices.
Which should you buy?
Pick the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB if you want the most frames for the money. The best choice still depends on your games and the rest of the build.
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Games tested: 8 popular titles. Forecasts are estimates and real results vary with drivers, settings, the condition of the hardware and the rest of the PC.